Oh the places life takes you!

Camaero · 03-15-16, 09:14 AM

Hey guys,

I haven't posted regularly around here for a long time, but I wanted to let everyone know the strange way this website has shaped the direction of my life.

I joined in 2005 after picking up SHIII. I already loved military history in general at that time, but I didn't know much about submarines. I played the heck out of SHIII and IV, fell in love with Das Boot (the director's cut of course!), got into Dangerous Waters, etc. The whole submarine thing has really stuck with me ever since then.

Now comes the part I wanted to tell everyone. Late last year I realized I needed a new direction in life. I was doing fine, but I wasn't exactly excited about the path I was on. It lacked... experiences and adventure. So, I began to toy with different ideas. Eventually I decided to join the Navy Reserve and keep my job. I figured the reserve would allow me to add a little spice into life, without forcing me to change everything, and leave all I know behind. It felt like a safe thing to do.

But after going through MEPS and scoring high on the ASVAB, I decided a major change was actually what I wanted, if only I was brave enough to follow through with it. In the end, I followed my heart and asked my recruiters to switch my application to active duty.

After a long process, I volunteered for sub duty and signed an SECF contract a few weeks ago. A year ago I would have never believed this would be happening. I am extremely excited for the opportunity to serve on a submarine!

I've never even been out to sea before.

Cheers all.

Aktungbby · 03-15-16, 09:20 AM

ATTN Sailor: Remember to change you profile's occupation from "self employed" to "Cryin' BLUE"

and good luck! DID U go through MEPS in Oakland?; I was occasionally stationed there.

Mr Quatro · 03-15-16, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaero

I've never even been out to sea before.

Cheers all.

I remember you Camaero ... can I have your Camaro when you go on patrol?

Congratulations do keep us posted and you don't have to worry about getting sea sick at 1,200 feet

Catfish · 03-15-16, 10:30 AM

Nice to hear!

I hope all goes well, all the best on your coming journeys

Sailor Steve · 03-15-16, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaero

I've never even been out to sea before.

You're in for a real adventure.

Eichhörnchen · 03-15-16, 12:04 PM

Great news. I wish you all the best and happy days ahead

u crank · 03-15-16, 02:40 PM

All the best in your new career.

And remember, on a submarine last guy in closes the door.

Dowly · 03-15-16, 02:44 PM

Sail safe and remember: Submarines are supposed to sink.

vienna · 03-15-16, 03:31 PM

Congrats and the best of luck to you in your career. An added bit of advice: If you need a bit of fresh air and you are submerged, don't try to open an external hatch; the results could hinder your career...

<O>

Jimbuna · 03-15-16, 03:40 PM

Fair winds and following seas matey

AVGWarhawk · 03-15-16, 03:47 PM

Nice! Good luck!

Reece · 03-15-16, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaero

I've never even been out to sea before.

Don't forget the sea sickness tablets!!

Have a good voyage.

fireftr18 · 03-15-16, 08:46 PM

Congratulations on embarking on a new career. Good luck with it and be sure to make it fun. Keep us posted on your adventures when you can. I think we understand if we don't hear from you for about six months straight. Keep your head above water, uhhh, wait, nevermind.

Commander Wallace · 03-15-16, 08:46 PM

Congratulations on your new directions and change of scenery. I hope it is all you want it to be and I'm sure it will be. Let us know how things are going when you get a chance .

All the best in your new career path.

Fair winds and calm seas.

Onkel Neal · 03-15-16, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaero

Hey guys,

I haven't posted regularly around here for a long time, but I wanted to let everyone know the strange way this website has shaped the direction of my life.

I joined in 2005 after picking up SHIII. I already loved military history in general at that time, but I didn't know much about submarines. I played the heck out of SHIII and IV, fell in love with Das Boot (the director's cut of course!), got into Dangerous Waters, etc. The whole submarine thing has really stuck with me ever since then.

Now comes the part I wanted to tell everyone. Late last year I realized I needed a new direction in life. I was doing fine, but I wasn't exactly excited about the path I was on. It lacked... experiences and adventure. So, I began to toy with different ideas. Eventually I decided to join the Navy Reserve and keep my job. I figured the reserve would allow me to add a little spice into life, without forcing me to change everything, and leave all I know behind. It felt like a safe thing to do.

But after going through MEPS and scoring high on the ASVAB, I decided a major change was actually what I wanted, if only I was brave enough to follow through with it. In the end, I followed my heart and asked my recruiters to switch my application to active duty.

After a long process, I volunteered for sub duty and signed an SECF contract a few weeks ago. A year ago I would have never believed this would be happening. I am extremely excited for the opportunity to serve on a submarine!

I've never even been out to sea before.

Cheers all.

That is really cool, and thank you for your service. You are now the Real Deal, mister. Look forward to hearing your adventures (with pics of course).

03-15-16, 09:14 AM	#1
Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Oh the places life takes you! Hey guys, I haven't posted regularly around here for a long time, but I wanted to let everyone know the strange way this website has shaped the direction of my life. I joined in 2005 after picking up SHIII. I already loved military history in general at that time, but I didn't know much about submarines. I played the heck out of SHIII and IV, fell in love with Das Boot (the director's cut of course!), got into Dangerous Waters, etc. The whole submarine thing has really stuck with me ever since then. Now comes the part I wanted to tell everyone. Late last year I realized I needed a new direction in life. I was doing fine, but I wasn't exactly excited about the path I was on. It lacked... experiences and adventure. So, I began to toy with different ideas. Eventually I decided to join the Navy Reserve and keep my job. I figured the reserve would allow me to add a little spice into life, without forcing me to change everything, and leave all I know behind. It felt like a safe thing to do. But after going through MEPS and scoring high on the ASVAB, I decided a major change was actually what I wanted, if only I was brave enough to follow through with it. In the end, I followed my heart and asked my recruiters to switch my application to active duty. After a long process, I volunteered for sub duty and signed an SECF contract a few weeks ago. A year ago I would have never believed this would be happening. I am extremely excited for the opportunity to serve on a submarine! I've never even been out to sea before. Cheers all. __________________

03-15-16, 09:20 AM	#2
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,999 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	ATTN Sailor: Remember to change you profile's occupation from "self employed" to "Cryin' BLUE" and good luck! DID U go through MEPS in Oakland?; I was occasionally stationed there. __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

03-15-16, 10:30 AM	#4
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,766 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Nice to hear! I hope all goes well, all the best on your coming journeys __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,381 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Great news. I wish you all the best and happy days ahead __________________

03-15-16, 02:40 PM	#7
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,744 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	All the best in your new career. And remember, on a submarine last guy in closes the door. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

03-15-16, 02:44 PM	#8
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Sail safe and remember: Submarines are supposed to sink.

03-15-16, 03:31 PM	#9
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Congrats and the best of luck to you in your career. An added bit of advice: If you need a bit of fresh air and you are submerged, don't try to open an external hatch; the results could hinder your career... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

03-15-16, 03:40 PM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Fair winds and following seas matey __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,255 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Nice! Good luck! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-15-16, 08:46 PM	#13
fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Congratulations on embarking on a new career. Good luck with it and be sure to make it fun. Keep us posted on your adventures when you can. I think we understand if we don't hear from you for about six months straight. Keep your head above water, uhhh, wait, nevermind. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

03-15-16, 08:46 PM	#14
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Congratulations on your new directions and change of scenery. I hope it is all you want it to be and I'm sure it will be. Let us know how things are going when you get a chance . All the best in your new career path. Fair winds and calm seas.